Ceres’ Table

Specialties

In May 2014, Ceres’ Table opened in Chicago’s bustling East Lakeview neighborhood. Chef Giuseppe Scurato, who introduced Ceres’ Table in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood in 2009, joined forces with All Day Hospitality’s Caryn Struif, a Chicago restaurant veteran, to expand upon the successful concept that was previously named a «Best New Restaurant» in Chicago magazine and earned four consecutive Bib Gourmand awards from the esteemed Michelin Guide.

The restaurant features regional, Italian-​inspired seasonal plates that pay homage to Chef Scurato’s Sicilian heritage with respect to the technique, process, and history of his native cuisine. A reflection of the Italian lifestyle, Chef Scurato has forged meaningful connections with Midwestern farmers in the spirit of cooking with seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients. In the new, larger space, Chef Scurato has expanded the menu to feature new offerings, including homemade pizzas cooked to perfection in a newly installed wood-​burning oven that sits at the heart of the restaurant.

Ceres’ Table’s kitchen is open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10:30pm. Our Bar opens daily at 5pm, which includes a snack menu from our Pizza oven served from 5 to 7pm. Pizza from the wood-​burning oven as well as Salumi, Formaggi and our daily Bruschetta are available in the bar until close. Our Italian inspired Brunch service is available on Sundays from 10am to 2pm.

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History

Established in 2009.

In May 2014, Ceres’ Table opened in Chicago’s bustling East Lakeview neighborhood. Chef Giuseppe Scurato, who introduced Ceres’ Table in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood in 2009, joined forces with All Day Hospitality’s Caryn Struif, a Chicago restaurant veteran, to expand upon the successful concept that was previously named a «Best New Restaurant» in Chicago magazine and earned four consecutive Bib Gourmand awards from the esteemed Michelin Guide.

The restaurant features regional, Italian-​inspired seasonal plates that pay homage to Chef Scurato’s Sicilian heritage with respect to the technique, process, and history of his native cuisine.

Meet the Business Owner

Caryn S.

Business Owner

Caryn Struif brings more than 20 years of achievement working at many of Chicago’s most notable restaurants.

With a talent for openings and staff development, both restaurant chefs and owners have sought Struif’s expertise. She began her career in the early 1990’s at two well-​known Chicago establishments, Harry’s Velvet Room and Iggy’s. In 1995, she was hired as the general manager at the acclaimed Marché restaurant, where she led the restaurant through its most profitable years and met Chef Michael Kornick, with whom she later teamed up to start mk Restaurants. As the managing partner at mk from 1998 – 2001, she co-​developed the concept of high-​volume, award-​winning restaurants and oversaw all day-​to-​day operations at the company’s multiple locations.

Caryn Struif brings more than 20 years of achievement working at many of Chicago’s most notable restaurants.